Wrightsville Beach is east of Wilmington on US 74/76 and located
on the following 2 islands, Harbor Island and Wrightsville Beach.
These are barrier islands. There is a fishing pier and Charter boats.

Activities to do at Wrightsville Beach include surfing, paddleboarding,
tennis, golf, boating, fishing, biking, bird watching and other
things.

Surfing at Wrightsville Beach is a good experience for the beginner
or experienced surfer. The waves here are gentle due to the combination
of warm air, the Gulf stream and the sand bars. There are surf shops
and outfitters who can rent you a surf board and give you lessons
too. Attend the surf camp which teaches kids, teens and adults to
surf.

Fishing tournaments held in Wrightsville Beach each year include
The King Mackerel tournament held in September at Wrightsville Beach
and The Cape Fear Blue Marlin tournament is held in late July. There
are other beach sports events held during the summer too.

Take a sunset cruise or a one hour cruise of the harbor at Wrightsville
Beach.

Wrightsville Beach has full service marinas where you get fuel,
showers, laundry facilities, marine supplies, and pump-out. Some
offer power, water, telephone service, cable TV and Internet connections,
and mechanical repairs and even have a swimming pool for your relaxation.

Wrightsville Beach has the oldest resort in NC which is the Carolina
Yacht Club which was built in 1853.

Enjoy concerts, sports tournaments and other fesitvities throughout
the summer at Wrightsville Beach.

Also of interest is the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.
Wrightsville Beach Park is on Harbor Island. It is a recreational
park with tennis, basketball, softball, football and more.